Onondaga County Surrogate's Court

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Hon. Ava S. Raphael is the Surrogate of Onondaga County. She is elected by the county electorate and serves a ten year term. The Surrogate's Court maintains jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings relating to the affairs of decedents. This includes the probate of wills ( testate) and administration of estates ( intestate).